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Old 11-05-2008, 10:05 AM
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OK.........I learn more every day
 
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Old 11-05-2008, 10:59 AM
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Gee, Whitmore, I thought you knew it all?
I am so disappointed now! 2 let-downs in 24 hours! Lol
 
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Old 11-05-2008, 11:12 AM
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you would be surprised of everything that ol Whitt dont know
 
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Old 11-05-2008, 11:17 AM
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funny!
 
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Old 11-05-2008, 08:05 PM
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hey marine, so what kind of spring is it? I mean is it an actuall j-hook? just wanted a lil more info on what you got.
 
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Old 11-05-2008, 08:52 PM
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Here is a pic.



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The hook part you see hooks onto the wastegate flange (the flange that actuates the valve). The 'L' looking bracket attaches to the bottom bolt (1 of 6 bolts) that are part of the turbo.
What it does is slow the opening of the wastegate, and allows boost to build to about 30#.
 

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Old 11-05-2008, 09:28 PM
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the one I got looks like this I did a quick search for pics.. I got mine off the site for cheap before they all went wayyy up. http://www.thepartsbin.com/sitemap/b...ook~parts.html
 
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Old 11-05-2008, 10:34 PM
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so Marine, i take it this j-hook setup you got is not stock. So how much you asking?
 
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Old 11-06-2008, 12:15 AM
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they didn't have them stock no. but they work well
 
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Old 11-06-2008, 02:16 PM
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Im ready to buy whenever you are, MARINE.

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And thanks for all the info fellas.
 

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